M.Mus.

Komposition in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main

Key Facts

Degree

M.Mus.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2030

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German or English

Campus

Frankfurt am Main

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (no tuition fees – public conservatory Hessen)
semester contribution:: Approx. €300 per semester (Sozialbeitrag)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (no tuition fees – public conservatory Hessen)
semester contribution:: Approx. €300 per semester (Sozialbeitrag)

The M.Mus. programme in Komposition is offered by Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main, a Kunst- und Musikhochschulen in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). Courses are delivered in both German and English; the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Completed university degree from a music conservatory or comparable institution (composition, conducting, music theory, instrumental performance, Schulmusik, or similar) + Eignungsprüfung
Min. 3 scores of own compositions in different scorings + Exposé for planned Master composition project

Additional Requirements

30-minute Kolloquium: motivation, training background, development perspectives, questions on submitted compositions and planned project

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Frankfurt am Main

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Komposition

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main welcomes international applicants for its M.Mus. in Komposition in Frankfurt am Main. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

The teaching language is German or English. Check the programme's admission page for specific language certificate requirements.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.